The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week, and showcase books and things we have received.
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Sunday, I stayed up late last night reading so I didn’t set an alarm. The Lulu bark alarm was in fine form. I did the usual visiting through Feedly and the Sunday post. It’s just chilly and I don’t want to go out and walk today. I’m going a little nuts because I want to read a novella which is before the next book in the series. I’ve had it on hold at the library awhile and it came up once but I said deliver later because I wasn’t ready. Anyway, I’ve been first in line for 1.5 weeks. There are 2 copies and it’s only 94 ! pages. We watched some Will Trent. We are all about Betty!
Monday, it feels like the lull before the storm. I put in a Walmart pickup. Some items are out of stock, but luckily my RX are ready at Harris Teeter so I can stop there for those. Harris Teeter didn’t have some of the things that Walmart didn’t have. We made a homemade pizza with gluten free pizza crust dough from Trader Joes and that crust was delicious!
Tuesday, a nicer day. We were happy to see Abby. I did the usual Feedly visiting and responded to some comments. I setup posts for new ARCs I received. Late afternoon was making calls for the Democratic party. We had fresh chard from the garden for dinner. I was going to grill but the tank was empty so I need to hook up a new one. We watched some Will Trent while chanting, “Betty! Betty!”
Wednesday, I woke up too early and couldn’t go back to sleep but feel drowsy. I finally got two ARCs I’d waiting for. I couldn’t decided what audio to listen to and finally picked one (and ended up finishing it today) . The weather was sunny and we had a nice walk. I worked on the usual stuff until it was time to take my daughter to the chiro. Then I picked up a few things at Aldi.
Thursday, I went out with Lulu and watered the garden a bit. I’m still feeling very moody about what audio I want. I managed to get started into one while walking Lulu and Abby. My IFTTT app to auto share to Facebook has been offline for a week and I was finally able to reconnect it. It seems to happen periodically when Facebook makes changes. My daughter got a new trimmer for herself and decided to try it on Lulu. Lulu looks like a shaved rat.
Friday, it’s raining. I’ve had some small frustrations. I wish Amazon / Audible would get back Kevin Hearne’s account so he could publish Canines & Cocktails, and also put up the listing for Dervla McTiernan’s What Happened to Nina? (it’s already on Libro.fm). And is the cover of Happily Never After by Lynn Painter the actual cover or a place holder? UGH. I picked up an order at Sam’s Club, and super sale Mountain Dew at Harris Teeter. I created a bunch of posts while listening to my audiobook. My daughter needed examples for a short financial statements summary so I got out my very old Accounting textbook which had some examples.
Saturday, I started out working on FS Poster. I forgot that I planned to make soup tonight but I got it going while I made breakfast at 2pm. Then I updated my Twitter API from v1 to v2 for FS Poster. And I was able to connect Threads. I tested the direct share by sharing Sarah’s Picky Eaters post. It went to Threads! Twitter, Facebook and Mastodon. I took Lulu for a walk between showers. I feel like my reading is on track. I can’t believe February is now finally ending this week. We don’t have a bunch of medical appts so I hope to work on taxes.
Things I Learned This Week:
OK if I’m asking for help, I’m also going to share the cool things I learn. You may already know them but hopefully it will help someone.
Update on FSPoster. The developer wanted me to load some software so he could access my computer to see what was happening. I was to call him through Whatsapp when I was ready on Saturday. I debated about whether I should do it. I ended setting up my old computer which has almost nothing on it, and deleted some passwords in the manager. It turned out to be interesting. He was able to share posts directly to Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon. Twitter got errors. Posts in the foreground worked but not in the background. He’s going to send some new code next week. I was about ready to give up. After we hung up, I was able to fix the Twitter errors. The API had been updated so I had to do a quick update in the developer portal. And I was able to connect Threads! Progress!
The 3 things I want to do are auto share posts daily, share old posts 3 times daily, and do direct share of info or deals. The direct share is now working in the foreground.
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Reading Reality. These are the exciting ARCs I received this week (If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry):
Many thanks to Berkley (2), PICT tours, Minotaur Books (2), Grand Central Publishing, Penguin Audio,
(If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry)
I purchased this one for $1.99.
Now the really scary one. This is all the Kindle and Audible freebies I grabbed this past week. You can see why I need to do Thrifty Thursday to be sure I read a few at least one each month.
I really meant to cut back on freebies BUT they are free so I guess that won’t be happening.
I’m not including things like reviews posted or upcoming as they are always in the right sidebar. And, my challenge status is also there.
Anne
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FSPoster sounds like a lot of trouble but I’m glad it’s finally doing what you want. Oh poor Lulu was shaved? Isn’t she going to be cold? At least hair grows back, right? I hope you have a good week Anne, and good lucking picking out your next reads:-)
yes FSPoster has been a lot of trouble but if it works it does a lot. We will see. I’m a little worried about how close my daughter shaved her because sunburn but she had some matted hair because sweaters and she can wear sweaters for awhile. It’s going to be 70 this week so that’s good.
Poor Lulu is looking a tad bare in places – at least her fur will grow back. I’ve just got hold of Pemberley – it is just what I’m looking for right now:)). Have a good week, Anne.
yes thank goodness the hair will grow back and Lulu loves sweaters. Pemberley is a Sophia recommendation I got because it was free.
Poor Lulu with her spotty haircut! At least the sweaters cover it when she’s outside. I watched a few of the episodes of Will Trent but didn’t finish the 1st season. Guess I need to since season 2 is out, right? I still need to write something for Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues so I can enter. I just have been so busy trying to get all my committed arcs done and dusted. I don’t know if I’ll be able to attend the chat for the next one because I’ll be in Cancun. I’ll have to see what’s on for that day as far as activities and what my internet connection will be.
yes at least it is still cool so Lulu can wear sweaters. I’ve loved all the Will Trent books and we are loving the show. I hope you can get entered. You can link a short Goodreads review for now and do a post later. I’m reading WTZ Apocalypse this week. I know it’s awfully hard to do it when on vacation but I do love to have you there. We are having a good group this time.
Nice to hear you got FSPoster to work for you. Like the book haul. Hope you enjoy.
Have a wonderful week!
Thanks Angela. It’s a start. I’m working on things to get ahead a bit. Probably will tackle my taxes this week.
I don’t know what I’d do without my dogs’ bark alarm! I am going to request that Bruce Borgos book. I read and liked his first one. Here’s my SP: https://bonniereadsandwrites.com/2024/02/25/sunday-post-recharging/
It’s so odd because it is the only time she barks and not every day. I am very excited for the next Brogos one because the first one was great!
Oh no, poor Lulu! At least your daughter knows the trimmer works! Lol! I haven’t read or watched the Will Trent series, but it’s been on my TBR, and I’m just trying to decide if I should read the books first or watch the show first. I’m also really excited to read What Happened to Nina? It sounds really good! Enjoy your week ahead!
It’s a good think hair will grow back! I LOVE Will Trent. I read the books but it’s long enough back on the earlier ones that the details are a bit fuzzy. The tv show is not the same, which is fine. It has more humor for sure. I also love all the Dervla McTiernan books.
Your books look so good. Some nice ARCs too. Enjoy and have a great week!
Thank you Yvonne. I like to pick a few genres in my reading, a bit of diversity.
That Deliver Later option is a blessing and a curse, lol. I have two books I told to deliver on March 1 and I think I might not get them until a week or more later. Oh well, I guess.
When I was gluten-free, testing it out because of IBS or IBD or whatever it is I have, Trader Joe’s was a life send. I’m glad you have one near you so you can have access to their selection.
I’m in awe that you can post on your blog while listening to an audiobook. If I do anything that involves writing or reading, then I tune out my audiobook. I listen best when I’m driving alone or crocheting because they’re both mindless activities.
I hope you have a great week!
yes I try to be thoughtful about only taking books when I can read them but sometimes then I want them before they come back. I can’t listen to audiobooks while reading or writing, only while doing post setups like filling in graphics and purchase links, and stuff, not the actual review.
I’m loving novellas lately. I should probably shave my cat since she always has mats. We brush her a lot but it’s just her fur I think. I’m afraid to though.
I’ll be asking my daughter not to shave her like this again. We can use a scissors and she doesn’t need too much trimming. She does get mats from wearing the sweaters in the winter but she loves her sweaters!
I’m looking forward to listening to Higgins’ new book! I hope you have a great week!
I always enjoy Higgin’s books. I haven’t always reviewed them all. I think mostly due to some publisher changes.
Curse you library hold timing! LOL I’ve got a couple books I’m waiting for and it is distracting knowing my turn is coming, but not precisely when. I got so little read or listened to this past week, but I hope to catch up a little if we get the snow that’s promised later in the week.
Fun haul of review books. I got that new Bruce Burgos, too.
Have a good week, Anne!
Thank you Sophia. I did finally get it and read it in one day. Then the book after I finished in 2 days. Good stuff.
Sweet Lulu💜
I’m adding the Bruce Borgos book, hoping I can get the audio version. Holding out for the Higgins and Coben books as well. Wonderful additions this week, Anne.
Thank you. I certainly got a lot of great ones this week. I’d like to get some in audio. It’s a conundrum when I am not sure I can get the audio so I take the eARC and sometimes end up with both.
Poor Lulu.
I’m jealous you have Ali’s new book!
I’m glad you have made some progress on your posting issues
Wishing you a wonderful reading week
Thank you. Lulu is enjoying her sweater. I am grateful to get lots of the good stuff I want to read.
Oooh you got Not in Love already!!!
yes lots of things are available months in advance. Just not audio.
I got the new Ali Hazelwood book this week too! Lulu looks like she still loving her new toy at least! Sounds like a busy and frustrating at times week for you! I hope this week is going better so far!
Thank you Lisa. Lulu does really love that toy. Well we don’t have many appts or commitments this week and the weather is warmer and a bit rainy.
I need your daughter and her trimmers over here to remove a mat from my cat! She is a squirmy one. Lol.
yes she says that’s why the trimming was uneven. Lulu was squirming.
I need to read more Ali Hazelwood books.
They’re out there. The published ones at the library even.
Poor Lulu, hope she isn’t too embarrassed over her new haircut. 🙂 Your mention of Mountain Dew made me think of my sister. As a teenager she drank that constantly. I need to ask her if she still does. I hope your week is going well, Anne!
I don’t think Lulu cares and others can’t tell because she always is in a sweater. I only drink one soda a day. Yesterday was a drag but otherwise the week is going ok.
Dogs are such great alarms! Hopefully Lulu doesn’t mind her haircut! We had one dog who was so embarrassed after a bad trim he wouldn’t leave the wall! I hope this week has been going well.
Thank you Katherine With her sweater, Lulu doesn’t have to worry about sunburn. And it’s more cloudy this week.